Come to Your Senses with Talia Mayden
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What do you seek out when you need to see something beautiful?
The subway
Where does your gaze linger when you need grounding?
Pictures of my family’s dog
What image lives rent-free in your mind lately?
This two-piece bridal set by Yellow by Shahar
What is your favorite scent memory?
Morning dew in Georgia at sleepaway camp
What’s an unexpected scent you love?
Skunk (seriously)
What fragrance makes you feel most like yourself?
Molecule 01 by Ecentric Molecules
Is there a scent, sound, or place that unlocks that sense of wonder for you?
The smell of the inside of an old guitar
If your favorite season had a scent, what would it be?
Rain on hot concrete
What sound quiets your mind instantly?
The opening chords to Folklore by Taylor Swift
What’s the soundtrack to your slowest mornings or most alive evenings?
Most alive evenings: I Feel Love by Donna Summer
What do you hear when you’re fully present?
My own humming
Is your mind quiet or loud?
Loud.
What textures or materials bring you back to your body?
The underside of my wrist
What’s a daily ritual that feels like a form of touch?
Laughing next to my fiancé
When do you most crave softness?
When I come home from work.
What’s a flavor that feels like a memory?
Cumin
What’s the most indulgent thing you’ve tasted lately?
The chocolate chip cookie from Saint Street Cakes in Fort Greene
What do you savor when you need to feel nourished—body or soul?
Pho broth with fresh basil and jalapeno.